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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Clark's Grebe at Diamond Lake, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-12-13
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Clark's Grebe at Diamond Lake in Poweshiek County, IA on December 13, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, photos, an Iowa Bird Life article, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Allen, Pam Allen, Reid I.
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Clark's Grebe
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Diamond Lake
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Poweshiek County, Diamond Lake Park
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The documentation form by Pam and Reid Allen is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Mark Proescholdt, Thomas H. Kent, Phil Walsh, and Michael D. Overton were submitted later. Other observers include Jim Sinclair, Ann Johnson, Eugene Armstrong, Dixie Overton, Cal Knight, Bernie Knight, and Eloise Armstrong. | Elimination of similar species: The Western Grebe (Aechmorphorus occidentalis) has a much duller, greyish-greenish yellow bill and the body and flanks are blacker. Plus, the black cap extends over the eyes and lores, and there is a more solid blackish cast on the bill. | The original documentation form event lasted from 12:15:00/14:10:00.
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Records committee review for rare bird sighting of Brown Pelican at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge, 1992
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1992-05-06
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1994-10-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Brown Pelican at De Soto National Wildlife Refuge in Harrison County, IA on May 6, 1992. Includes a record review document with votes, an article in the Nebraska Bird Review about the sighting, two photographs, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Rose, B.J.
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Brown Pelican
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
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DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, Harrison County, IA, and Washington County, NE. It was on the south end of the oxbow, just above the dam.
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Missouri River oxbow lake
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The documentation form by B.J. Rose is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Thomas H. Kent, Jim Fuller, and Peter C. Petersen were submitted later. Other observers include Babs Padelford, Ross Silcock, Dick Tetrault, and Brian Blevins. | Elimination of similar species: White Pelican is white with black wing tips; some were present for comparison. | The original documentation form event lasted from 09:00:00/09:30:00.
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Records Committee review for bird sighting of Brown Pelican at Rathbun Reservoir, 1993
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-05-30
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1999-10-15
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Brown Pelican at Lake Rathbun in Appanoose County, IA on May 30, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes, two photographs, an American Birds article, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Brown Pelican
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Rathbun Lake
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Lake Rathbun Island West Boat Ramp
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Open water
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The documentation form by Raymond L. Cummins is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Bill Heusinkveld, Marj Heusinkveld, Tom Johnson, and Mary Montog. | Elimination of similar species: Nothing I know of. | The original documentation form event lasted from 20:00:00/20:30:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Neotropic Cormorant at Little River Recreation Area, 1996
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1996-05-04
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2000-11-22
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Neotropic Cormorant at Little River Recreation Area in Decatur County, IA on May 4, 1996. Includes a record review document with votes, two photos, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Neotropic Cormorant
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Little River Recreation Area
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Little River Rec. Area
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large reservoir with numerous dead snags
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. | Elimination of similar species: My only concern was to adequately eliminate Double-crested Cormorant, many of which were available for direct comparisons. The size, tail length, and throat patch pattern all eliminate this species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 14:25:00/15:50:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Reddish Egret at Colfax, 1993
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1993-09-05
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1996-08-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Reddish Egret at Colfax in Jasper County, IA on September 5, 1993. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and ten documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Cummins, Raymond L.
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Reddish Egret
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Colfax
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1 mi. west of Colfax IA. Jasper Co.
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Flood water pool of the Skunk River
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The documentation form by Ray Cummins is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Tim Schantz, Peter C. Petersen, Ann Johnson, Gerald White, Ross Silcock, Thomas H. Kent, Pam Allen, Jim Fuller, Randy Pinkston, and Chris Edwards were submitted later. Other observers include Chuck Fuller, Jim Scheib, Kelly McKay, Dan Dorrance, Jim Sinclair, Hank Zaletel, Reid Allen, Dick Tetrault, D. Thompson, D. and V. Hendrickson, Ella Moeller and Jean Moeller, Kenneth R. Nelson, Rita Goranson, Carolyn Fisher, and Jan Walter. | Elimination of similar species: Little Blue Heron adult would have darker body and neck with no brown tones. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:00:00/18:00:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Black-crowned Night-Heron at Polk City, 1997
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-12-21
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Black-crowned Night-Heron at Polk City Wildlife Area in Polk County, IA on December 21, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo and two documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Johnson, Ann
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Black-crowned Night Heron
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Polk City Wildlife Area
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Polk City Wildlife Area, Polk Co., IA
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The documentation form by Ann Johnson is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Another documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore was submitted later. Other observers include Aaron Brees and Phil Walsh. | Elimination of similar species: Yellow-crowned Night-Heron was eliminated by the boldness of the markings on both the upper and underparts of the body and by the leg extension in flight. | The documentation form event occurred at approximately 09:30:00
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White Ibis at Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area, 1995.
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-09-05
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2000-11-20
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of an White Ibis at Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area in Johnson County, IA on September 5, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, an article from North American Birds, an article from Iowa Bird Life, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Edwards, Chris
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White Ibis
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Hawkeye Wildlife Management Area
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Hawkeye Wildlife Area (Coralville Reservoir), Johnson Co.
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Muddy shoreline.
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The documentation form by Chris Edwards is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Fuller, Thomas H. Kent, Stephen J. Dinsmore, and Peter C. Petersen were submitted later. Other observers include Tim Schantz, James Huntington, Jim Scheib, Cal Knight, and Bernie Knight. | Elimination of similar species: Glossy Ibis and White-faced Ibis have dark underparts and dark bills. | The original documentation form event lasted from 17:10:00/17:25:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Glossy Ibis at Riverton Area, 1995
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-05-18
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2000-11-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of two Glossy Ibis at Riverton Area in Fremont County, IA on May 18, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, two photos, an article in Iowa Bird Life, and four documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White Ibis
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Riverton Wildlife Management Area
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Riverton A., Fremont Co., IA
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Controlled water area long Nishnabotna River and flooded fields.
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Jim Fuller, Babs Padelford, Loren Padelford, and Ross Silcock were submitted later. Other observers include Dick Tetrault, B.J. Rose, and Doug Rose. | Elimination of similar species: An immature White-faced Ibis could lack the red eye, red legs, and white facial feathering of an adult and be confused with a Glossy Ibis. An immature white-faced would lack the blue facial skin and would likely show some brownish feathers. The color differences were clear-cut and observed under identical viewing condition. | The original documentation form event lasted from 13:30:00/13:40:00, 14:20:00/15:25:00, and, on May 19 from 08:40:00/08:45:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of White-faced Ibis at Blue Lake, 1995
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Administrative records Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1995-04-25
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2000-11-18
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of nine White-faced Ibis at Blue Lake in Monona County, IA on April 25, 1995. Includes a record review document with votes, two photos, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Kent, Thomas H. (Thomas Hugh), 1934-
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White-faced Ibis
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Blue Lake
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Blue L., Monona Co., IA
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Missouri River bottoms oxbow -- shallow, open
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The documentation form by Thomas H. Kent is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Other observers include Pete Ernzen. | Elimination of similar species: The white facial feathers, red eyes, and all carmine legs eliminate Glossy Ibis, the only contender. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:10:00/09:20:00.
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Roseate Spoonbill at Waubonsie Wildlife Area, 1997
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1997-08-05
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2000-11-24
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review of a Roseate Spoonbill at Waubonsie Wildlife Area in Fremont County, IA on August 4, 1997. Includes a record review document with votes, two photos, an article from Iowa Bird Life, an article from North American Birds, and five documentation forms submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Roseate Spoonbill
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Waubonsie State Park
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Waubonsie W.A., Fremont Co., IA
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roosting in willows in flooded bottomland
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the earliest and the one that forms the basis of this record. Other documentation forms by Mark Proescholdt, Thomas H. Kent, Jim Fuller, and Michael D. Overton were submitted later. Other observers include Dixie Overton, Ann Johnson, James Scheib, Pam Allen, Reid Allen, Peter Ernzen, Dick Tetrault, Beth Proescholdt, Dennis Henrickson, John Sullivan, Eugene Armstrong, Eloise Armstrong, B.J. Rose, Ross Silcock, James Dinsmore, Babs Padelford, and Loren Padelford. | Elimination of similar species: The heron shape, pink body color, and bill shape are unique to this species. | The original documentation form event lasted from 19:13:00/19:51:00 on August 4, 05:53:00/06:15:00 on August 5, and 18:44:00/19:47:00 on 13 August.
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Photograph of a male Wild Turkey
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Photographs
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Bird watching
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1932-02-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A male Wild Turkey standing in a grassy area at Ledges State Park, February 28, 1932. Photograph originally titled "Wild turkey gobbler at Ledges State Park." Rosene provides details on back of photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Wild Turkey
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Ledges State Park
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Records Committee review for rare bird sighting of Clark's Grebe at South Twin Lake, 1994
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Administrative records Clippings (information artifacts) Field notes Photographs
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Bird watching Ornithology Ornithology--Societies, etc
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1994-11-25
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1996-04-25
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Rare birds documentation form
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Records Committee review for a Clark's Grebe at South Twin Lake in Calhoun County, IA on November 25, 1994. Includes a record review document with votes, a photo, an Iowa Bird Life article, and a documentation form submitted to the committee.
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Dinsmore, Stephen J.
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Clark's Grebe
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South Twin Lake
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South Twin L., Calhoun Co., IA
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shallow lake
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The documentation form by Stephen J. Dinsmore is the only one submitted and forms the basis of this record. Another observer was Susan B. Grove. | Elimination of similar species: The short body, longer neck, and bright orange bill color eliminates all species of loons. The only other similar species is Western Grebe, which has a dulller yellowish bill and dark lores and dark color around the eyes. | The original documentation form event lasted from 08:25:00/08:55:00.
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Photograph of a flock of Wild Turkeys
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Photographs
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Bird watching
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1932-02-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A flock of Wild Turkeys located at Ledges State Park, February 28, 1932. Photograph originally titled "Wild Turkeys at Ledges State Park." Rosene provides details on back of photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Wild Turkey
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Ledges State Park
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Photograph of a female Pintail Duck
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Photographs
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Bird watching
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1929-05-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A female Pintail Duck standing in a grassy area on the Brady Ranch, Atkinson, Nebraska, May 29, 1929. Photograph originally titled "Female Pintail Duck, Brady Ranch." Rosene provides details on back of photograph. This photograph related to a photograph of a bird watching blind: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/7003/view
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Northern Pintail
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Atkinson
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Photograph of a bird watching blind
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Photographs
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Bird watching Birding sites
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1929-05-29
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A bird watching blind where Rosene spent five hours waiting for a Pintail Duck, May 29, 1929. Photograph originally titled "Birdwatching blind." Rosene provides details on back of photograph. This photograph related to a photograph of a female Pintail Duck: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/7004/view
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Northern Pintail
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Lantern slide and photograph of a Snow Goose
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watching
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1934-05-17
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Snow Goose standing on bare ground, located in Ogden, May 17, 1934. Slide originally titled "Snow Goose." The lantern slide is hand-colored.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Snow Goose
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Ogden
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Lantern slide and photograph of a Chimney Swift clinging to a brick wall.
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watching
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1934-05-28
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Chimney Swift clinging to a brick wall in Ogden, May 28, 1934. Slide originally titled "Chimney Swift."
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Chimney Swift
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Ogden
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Lantern slide and photograph of a Flicker drinking from a pool of water
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watching
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1925-05-13
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Flicker drinking from a pool of water with bees, May 13, 1925. Slide originally titled "Flicker." Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Northern Flicker
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Walter M. Rosene, Sr. Papers | MS 589
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Lantern slide and photograph of a flock of White Pelicans in flight
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watching
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1924-06-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A flock of White Pelicans in flight over Chase Lake, North Dakota, June 24, 1924. Slide originally titled "White Pelicans." Rosene provides details on photograph. These items related to Rosene's journal: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/9319/view
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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American White Pelican
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Chase Lake
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Lantern slide and photograph of Ring-billed Gulls and young in flight
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watching
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1924-06-21
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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Ring-billed Gulls and young on Gull Island and in flight over Stump Lake, North Dakota, June 21, 1924. Slide originally titled "Gulls and Terns Flying." Rosene provides details on photograph. These items related to Rosene's journal: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/9319/view
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Ring-billed Gull
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Stump Lake
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Lantern slide and photograph of young and old Pelicans standing by a lake
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watching
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1924-06-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A flock of young and old Pelicans standing close to the shore of a lake, June 24, 1924. Slide originally titled "Pelicans on Lake." The lantern slide is hand-colored. Rosene provides details on photograph. These items related to Rosene's journal: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/9319/view
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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American White Pelican
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North Dakota
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Lantern slide and photograph of a flock of White Pelicans swimming
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watching
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1924-06-24
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A flock of White Pelicans swimming in Chase Lake, North Dakota, June 24, 1924. Slide originally titled "Pelicans on Lake." Rosene provides details on photograph. These items related to Rosene's journal: https://avian.lib.iastate.edu/documents/9319/view
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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American White Pelican
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Chase Lake
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Lantern slide and photograph of a Saw-whet Owl perching on a tree branch
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watching
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1934-02-11
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Saw-whet Owl perching on a tree branch near the North Bridge, Ogden, February 11, 1934. Slide originally titled "Saw Whet Owl." The lantern slide is hand-colored. Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Northern Saw-whet Owl
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Ogden
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Lantern slide and photograph of a Burrowing Owl
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watching
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1928-06-26
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A Burrowing Owl standing on the ground by a burrow near Paton, June 26, 1928. Slide originally titled "Burrowing Owl." The lantern slide is hand-colored. Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Burrowing Owl
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Paton
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Lantern slide and photograph of a female Bobolink perching on a stump
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Lantern slides Photographs
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Bird watching
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1926-07-04
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N/A
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Manuscript, graphic, and printed material
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A female Bobolink perching on tree stump among the brown-eyed Susan and wild carrot, July 4, 1926. Slide originally titled "Female Bobolink." The lantern slide is hand-colored. Rosene provides details on photograph.
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Rosene, Walter, 1880-1941
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Bobolink
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